3rd Annual VAI Pickleball Open

Congratulations to our 2025 winners!

Beginner/intermediate bracket:

Gold – Mason Convertini & Andrew Feikema – Amway
Silver – Sonia Hurlbut & Fanfan Wainer – Amway
Bronze – Jodie Haverdink & Christy Pacanowski – Matt & Jodie Haverdink Foundation

Advanced bracket: 

Gold – Xiangyang Shi & Nick Boyd – Amway
Silver – Tim & Barbie Schowalter – Pioneer Construction
Bronze – Nate Limmex & ZhouXu Wenger – Amway

June 26 — VAI Open dinner at MDRD

June 27 — VAI Open tournament

Shared Tapas — Family Style

BRUSSELAS Y TOCINO
Fried Brussels sprouts, Iberico bacon lardon, salsa matcha, pickled shallot

GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Sautéed shrimp, pimenton garlic butter sauce, chili threads

ENSALADILLA RUSA
Fingerling & purple sweet potato, wax beans, carrot, Spanish tuna, herb mustard aioli, fried chickpeas

Dinner — Plated

Sopa

STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO
Strawberry, honey-lime yogurt, pickled rhubarb, pistachio, arbequina, olive oil, micro basil

Platos Principales — Choice of:

CHULETA IBERICO
Iberian bone-in pork chop, romesco sauce, stewed lentils, Vertical Paradise Greens, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

LOMO DE WAGYU
American Wagyu strip steak, piquillo puree, purple asparagus, sherry pearl onion, porcini demi-glace

POLLO CON PISTO
Roast chicken breast, black maitake mushroom, stewed market vegetables, saffron chicken jus, fried sage

Postres — Alternating

EL LIMÓN
Yuzu white chocolate mousse, meyer lemon marmalade, lime pearls, meringue (gf)

ÁRBOL DE FRAMBUESA
Chocolate soufflé, fig jam, dried raspberries, raspberry sorbet, spun sugar (gf)

Wine

Sparkling

Avinyó ‘Petillant’ Muscat de Frontignan Blend – Penedès, ESP

White

Granbazán ‘Etiqueta Verde’ Albariño – Rías Baixas, ESP

Red

Catena Malbec – Mendoza, ARG

Beer City Open Package
Enjoy two Owner’s Deck passes and swag for the 2025 Beer City Open! VIP parking and complimentary snacks and beverages.
Value: $4,100

Children’s Pickleball Lesson Package 1
One 60-minute lesson, held at RoofTop Pickleball Court (187 Monroe Ave. NW).
Value: $80

Children’s Pickleball Lesson Package 2
One 60-minute lesson, held at RoofTop Pickleball Court (187 Monroe Ave. NW)
Value: $80

El Balcón Experience at MDRD
The most exclusive dining experience in Grand Rapids at 27 stories above the city. Dine, sip and soak up the views of Grand Rapids from the 27th floor private balcony, El Balcón. This one-of-a-kind experience features an off-the-menu six-course dinner from our culinary team, unique cocktail creations from our lead bartender and exquisite wines. Prepare to indulge in an enhanced narrative of Chef Kyle’s MDRD menu while soaking up the most exclusive views of the city. You won’t want to miss out on the experience of the summer. Restrictions apply and availability is limited. The package is non-transferrable, does not have a cash value and must be used before Dec. 31, 2025.
Value: $1,200

Gimme’s Par and Grill (Package #1)
One-hour rental of a Trackman golf simulator bay or a multi-sport simulator bay at Gimme’s Par & Grill.
Value: $75

Gimme’s Par and Grill (Package #2)
One-hour rental of a Trackman golf simulator bay or a multi-sport simulator bay at Gimme’s Par & Grill.
Value: $75

jojo+lo Pickleball Apparel Package
Hers Pickleball Swag Package containing: Pickleball Social Club Sweatshirt, LOVE long sleeve UPF sun shirt, Dink Like a Girl Cap, and Sorry not Sorry racerback Tank Top, all in women’s medium.
Value: $184

Modern Day Floral Experience
Enjoy a two-hour floral design class with 6-8 people, courtesy of Modern Day Events and Floral. Drinks and charcuterie included.
Value: $1,500

One Night Stay & Couples Massage at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection
Enjoy overnight accommodations in one of the hotel’s Riverview King or 2-Queen guest rooms with a 60-minute couple’s massage included in our new Celeste Salon & Spa. The package includes all taxes and fees, including self-parking. Restrictions apply and availability is limited. The package is non-transferrable, does not have a cash value and must be used before Dec. 31, 2025.
Value: $750

Pickle & Pin: Pickleball and Golf
Grow your game together with couple’s lessons. Enjoy one hour of pickleball and one hour of golf lessons. Additionally, enjoy two hours of pickleball and two hours of golf play!
Value: $400

Pickle & Pin: Pickleball and Mocktails
Two hours of pickleball play with a round of alcohol-free mocktails included.
Value: $100

Private Wine Education & Tasting at Right Bank Wines, Amway Grand Plaza
Enjoy a one-hour private wine education and tasting for you and one guest with Michael Bryant, Sommelier and Supervisor of Right Bank Wine Selections at the Amway Grand Plaza. The experience will include four pours of elevated wine. A perfect start to a date night downtown! Restrictions apply and availability is limited. The package is non-transferrable, does not have a cash value and must be used before Dec. 31, 2025.
Value: $250

Revolin Sports Pickleball Package
Pickleball merch package that includes two RISE paddles, one day bag, two Revolin Pickleball Covers and three pickleballs.
Value: $375

RoofTop Pickleball Team Experience
Enjoy up to a 3-hour rental of 4 courts at the RoofTop Pickleball Courts atop the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.  This package is great for corporate/team outings or friends to enjoy the game of pickleball while bonding with a group. The package will comfortably accommodate 16 guests. Restrictions apply and availability is limited. The package does not include food and beverage. The package is non-transferrable and does not have a cash value and must be used before 12/31/2026, given the seasonal nature of the courts.  Please contact Mollee Pifer at [email protected] for availability and booking.
Value: $350

Woodrows DuckPin Bowling
Enjoy up to a three-hour private rental of the Upper Alley at Woodrows DuckPin inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel for you and up to 40 guests. Beverages not included. Restrictions apply and availability is limited. The package is non-transferrable, does not have a cash value and must be used before Dec. 31, 2025.
Value: $1,500

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!